Rhino's Ski Shack - Kitchen Team (Full-Time)

at  Cook Brothers Bars

THE BUSINESS

Our bustling bar in the heart of Queenstown is pumping once more. We’re the busiest bar in Queenstown and need your help with potentially one of the busiest years yet! We like to come in hot, and we require someone who’s willing to go the whole way with us.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

You will be required to work as efficiently as possible, in a busy team environment, so great communication skills will give you instant bonus points. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to step up in their cooking career whilst working alongside an awesome team!

What we are looking for is:

• A passion for people and a drive to create memorable experiences
• A professional and friendly approach
• Energy and enthusiasm
• A fun and positive attitude

We’re getting busier, and as such need some more help in the kitchen! This role is ideal for a passionate, hard working individual, with a commitment to high standards and an interest in learning and developing their skills in the kitchen.
This role also requires you to work shifts as a bartender or security. If you also thrive and love being in customer facing roles, then this position is perfect for you.

Your kitchen responsibilities include:

• Completing ordering and stocktaking to plan and manage food costs.
• Managing rosters and wage costs.
• Monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and presentation.
• Discussing food preparation issues with managers, kitchen and waiting staff..
• Demonstrating techniques and advising on cooking procedures.
• Preparing and cooking food to a consistently high standard.
• Understanding the food control plan and understanding the cleaning standards and processes within the kitchen.
• Ensure all food is prepped and portion controlled prior to service to ensure no food prep is required to be completed during service.
• Ensuring clear communication between the kitchen, front of house and head office.

Our security team is the first point of contact for all of our customers along with being a direct extension of our brand. It is vital that you provide a warm welcome to our guests and continue that rapport throughout the evening. This includes:

• Proactively monitoring intoxication levels within our site
• Reporting and coordinating with the head of security
• Managing and de escalating conflict
• Upholding the sale and supplier of Liquor Act 2012
• Checking ID’s

At times you will also be required to do work as a bartender which will include:

• Greeting customers.
• Making cocktails, coffees, shots etc.
• Assisting the sales manager as required.
• Setting up the bar for busy periods and completing the opening / closing systems.